Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
disquietude
noun
/dɪsˈkwaɪ.ɪ.tjuːd/
Definition
A state of uneasiness or anxiety.
Examples
- His disquietude over the uncertain future kept him awake at night.
- The disquietude among the staff was palpable after the announcement of potential layoffs.
- She couldn’t shake off the disquietude that followed the news report.
Meaning
Disquietude refers to a feeling of discomfort or restlessness that arises from worry or unease about something.
Synonyms
- anxiety
- unease
- restlessness
- apprehension
- discomfort
